PE Teaching Assistant Apprentice

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wellingborough; Remote; GBP 8,300 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TA Sports Apprenticeship

Structured training

Mentoring

Progression opportunities

Pay rise after 12 months

Job summary

Wrenn School in England is offering a PE Teaching Assistant Apprentice post on a fixed-term contract of about 19 months. The role supports PE lessons, school sport, clubs, fixtures and events under experienced PE staff.

Delivered as Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with a sports pathway, the program includes structured training, mentoring from school staff, and off-the-job learning through LMP Education. Pay rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above, or willingness to work towards them.

Responsibilities

• Support PE lessons alongside experienced PE staff.
• Support school sports clubs, fixtures, competitions and events.
• Help students develop their skills, confidence and enjoyment of physical activity.
• Support teaching and learning and promote positive behaviour.
• Contribute to pupil wellbeing and encourage healthy lifestyles through physical activity.
• Support inclusive participation for all learners.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

GCSE English & Maths (3+)

Job description

PE Teaching Assistant Apprentice post at Wrenn School, a secondary school run by Creative Education Trust, on a fixed-term contract of about 19 months. The work means supporting PE lessons, school sport, clubs, fixtures and events alongside experienced PE staff. It is a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship with a sports pathway, delivered by LMP Education, with term-time working plus one week. Applicants must get reference code 5048 from the recruiting team before applying.

What the job involves

• Support PE lessons alongside experienced PE staff
• Support school sports clubs, fixtures, competitions and events
• Help students develop their skills, confidence and enjoyment of physical activity
• Support teaching and learning and promote positive behaviour
• Contribute to pupil wellbeing and encourage healthy lifestyles through physical activity
• Support inclusive participation for all learners, including those with additional needs

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards them

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good organisation and a reliable approach to work
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Barred List check
• Online checks for shortlisted candidates
• References
• Prohibition from teaching search where appropriate

Other

• Passion for sport, physical activity and healthy lifestyles
• Genuine interest in working with young people and supporting their development
• Confidence to act as a positive role modelCommitment to inclusion so every student can participate and succeed

What’s offered

• Nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant Sports Pathway Apprenticeship qualification
• Structured training, mentoring and regular coaching and feedback from school staff
• Dedicated off-the-job learning through LMP Education
• Experience that can support progression into education, sport, coaching or further study
• Pay rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months